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Taylors Mistake is a very popular beach in Christchurch and home to some of the best surf in Christchurch. Taylors Mistake is a beach break on a sandy beach with both right and left handers on offer. There can be a good right hander off the rocks at the eastern end of the beach, and also on a good swell there can be a good left hander at the western end of the beach. Taylors produces a really good powerful wave, with heaps of speed off the drop and barrels when offshore. Good for all surfers. taylors Mistake is very popular in the summer and gets really crowded, so know the rules, respect the locals. and watch out for swimmers.

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From Christchurch City head east on Moorhouse Ave, which leads onto Ferry Road. Continue on all the way to Sumner, then turn left onto Nayland Street. At the bottom of the hill the road will turn to the left and become Heberden Ave, then it will turn into Scarborough Road and wind up and over the hill. The road will Turn into Taylors Mistake Road as it winds down the other side into Taylors Mistake. Find a park and get out there.